Hey, Rent is about $1,207/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience?
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Jayden W.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in South for 1 years. Moved from Austin for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. education is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I genuinely enjoy living here. The outdoor scene is pretty good - we have hiking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. South schools are hit or miss. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited public transit options. Dating scene is rough. And outdoor recreation can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 8/10. Hope this helps!. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Jose Perez
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
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portland_cooper
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Beverly B.
honestly same experience here
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sacramento_weston
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Mediterranean places. the quality of life is solid.
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Nora Lee
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely solid and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Samuel Hill
as a local I can confirm
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Logan Edwards
I work in education here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is average. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Elizabeth Jones
haha yep pretty much
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lake_ella18
Hot take but it exceeded my expectations. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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